U.S. Blowback to Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Merger Vexes Japan
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U.S. Blowback to Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Merger Vexes Japan

A looming decision in Washington to block Nippon Steel’s merger with U.S. Steel on national security grounds is raising sharp questions in Tokyo.
Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader
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Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader

Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government policies that look outward.
How Swing State Politics Are Sinking a Global Steel Deal
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How Swing State Politics Are Sinking a Global Steel Deal

As the Biden administration nears a decision to block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, the debate over national and economic security is being dwarfed by presidential politics.